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602 XWD

1961 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,893 mi
Last recorded53,893 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1961 Ford Consul52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration602 XWD
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 53,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 53,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,001 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,962 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,514 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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602 XWD is a 1961 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1961 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 602 XWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 65 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 602 XWD?

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What year was 602 XWD registered?

602 XWD is a 1961 Ford Consul, first registered on 23 November 1961.

Is 602 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 602 XWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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